Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Accomplishments

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a profound musician and composer born in Salzburg, Austria on January 27, 1756. The time period in which he was born reflected the music traditions from Baroque and Renaissance Periods that were slowly evolving and becoming more elaborate and complex. Growing up, Wolfgang and his sister Maria Anna were the only surviving children of their parents Leopold and Maria Pertl Mozart. Like their father, the siblings were both musically inclined at a young age. Leopold Mozart was a composer and employee at the Salzburg court while guiding his children through their young musical careers. Upon discovering their extraordinary musical talents, Leopold began tutoring Wolfgang and Maria Anna in music.
Although both children
Moreover, it became rumored during this time that Mozart had fallen in love and was going to be married soon. Knowing his father would not approve of a marriage in fear it would distract from his career, Mozart temporarily pushed the idea aside. However, after much disagreement between the father and son, Mozart married Constanze Weber on August 4, 1782. Amongst the recent milestones in his life, Mozart began composing an opera entitled Die Entführung aus dem Serail. In 1873, Mozart was influenced by the Baroque Style work of Johann Bach and George Handel. This influence resulted in the composition of Die Zauberflote. Mozart also met Joseph Haydn, whom he quickly became acquaintances with. They became such great friends that Wolfgang Mozart later dedicated quartets to Joseph Haydn.
As Mozart settled down with his family, and two children, his opera Die Entführung aus dem Serail became popular throughout Europe, as well as his personal legacy and fame. In 1783, Wolfgang Mozart traveled back to Salzburg to visit his father and sister. During the extent of his stay, Wolfgang was inspired to write the first two sections of a mass in C Minor. In 1784, Wolfgang Mozart became a Freemason, and their ideals and beliefs are reflected in his later